Cavities/Tooth Decay
Articles
All About Cavities
What's in Your Mouth?
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What are Cavities?
"Cavities" is another way of saying tooth decay. Tooth decay is heavily influenced by lifestyle, what we eat, how well we take care of our teeth, the presence of fluoride in our water and toothpaste.
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What's in Your Mouth?
Click on the words to discover what's hiding in your mouth! Make sure the sound is on.
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Illustrations: How a Tooth Decays
Illustrations: How a Tooth Decays
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Too Much Drilling? Not All Early Tooth Decay Needs a Filling
Some dentists are using newer technologies to help detect the beginnings of decay. The aim is to find out when the tooth begins to soften, before it turns into a cavity.
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Newer Technologies Find Tooth Decay Early
Sometimes it's all too obvious that you have tooth decay: You're in pain or you can see a dark spot on your tooth.
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Videos and Interactive Guides
How to Brush
Learn the technique recommended for the best cleaning.
How to Floss
Find simple instructions for effective flossing.
Fresh Breath Assessment
How fresh is your breath? Find out by visiting the Fresh Breath Institute.
Guide to Brushing
Test your brushing skills with our FUN 3-D brusher.
